Hormuz crisis: Iran allows ‘non-enemy’ ships to pass, but strict conditions have to be followed; Trump said- ‘We won the war’

Tehran/New York: Amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Iran has made clear its new policy regarding the ‘Strait of Hormuz’, considered the lifeline of global oil trade. The Iranian mission based in New York has made it clear that now only those ships which are not ‘enemies’ of Iran will be able to pass through this narrow sea route. However, for this it will be mandatory for the ships to take prior permission from the Iranian authorities. On one hand, this step of Iran is raising hopes of reducing the global energy crisis, on the other hand it also shows Tehran’s strict control over maritime trade. New rules for ‘non-enemy’ ships: Permission will be necessary. On Wednesday, the Iranian mission issued an important post on the social media platform X. It said that countries that are not involved in any aggressive action against Iran or supporting US-Israel can pass through Hormuz. New protocol: Ships will now have to follow Iranian security rules and duly coordinate with the Iranian Defense Council before passing. Strict warning: Iran’s state broadcaster ‘Press TV’ has warned that if the US or Israel again attacks Iran’s power plants or energy centers, then The answer would be ‘disastrous’. Strait of Hormuz: Why is it a ‘choke point’ for the world? The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea route located between Oman and Iran that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. Its importance can be gauged from this: Lifeline of oil: About one-third of the world’s total oil exports passes through this route. It is so deep that even the world’s largest oil tankers can pass through here. Energy crisis: Dozens of ships are stranded here since the war started on February 28, due to which crude oil has crossed $ 115 per barrel. Global relief: Experts believe that if Iran guarantees the safety of ships, then oil prices in the international market can fall and the global supply chain can get back on track. Trump’s big claim: “Iran’s Navy And the Air Force destroyed. On one hand, Iran is talking about opening the way with conditions, while on the other hand, US President Donald Trump has announced his ‘victory’. At the swearing-in ceremony of the Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump claimed that America has won this war. Trump’s statement: “Iran has nothing left now. Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed and their communication means have also been destroyed. Now they want to make a deal and they have no other choice.” This statement of the Trump administration is contrary to Iran’s claim in which Tehran is describing itself in a strong position. What will happen next? Market eyes on Hormuz: After this decision of Iran, now the eyes of shipping companies around the world are on which countries Tehran keeps in the category of ‘non-enemy’. If oil tankers of countries like India and China get protection, then Asian economies will get big relief. However, the next few days are going to be very tense between Trump’s aggressive statements and Iran’s strict conditions.